Essays about: "antinutritional compounds"

Found 4 essays containing the words antinutritional compounds.

  1. 1. Complementary porridge based on pearl millet and cow pea : the effect of traditional processing techniques and cooking methods on pasting properties and in vitro starch digestibility

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Signe Christerson; [2023]
    Keywords : Cow pea; pearl millet; traditional processing techniques; germination; fermentation; soaking; pasting properties; starch digestibility; energy density;

    Abstract : In Mozambique, malnutrition in children under 5 years is a serious concern. The condition is thought to be owing to nutritionally inferior diets and improper feeding practices on a mainly cereal-based diet, where porridges from millet- and legume-flours constitute the major staple food. READ MORE

  3. 2. How antinutrients found in legumes and legume-based products affect the bioavailability of nutrients

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Anna Johansson; [2022]
    Keywords : Legumes; nutrients; bioavailability; antinutritional factors; absorption and uptake; antinutrients;

    Abstract : As a plant-based diet has been more advocated for various reasons, legumes have become an important pillar in such a diet. Brown beans, yellow peas, green peas and fava beans are the dominating grain legumes grown in Sweden are a natural source of proteins, vitamins and minerals. READ MORE

  4. 3. Fermentation and germination of pearl millet and cowpea : a review of nutritional quality, antinutritionalcompounds and functional properties

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Stina Gustavsson; Sofia Jacobsson; [2020]
    Keywords : pearl millet; cowpea; fermentation; germination; chemical composition; antinutritional compounds; functional properties;

    Abstract : Undernutrition is responsible for 45% of deaths of children under the age of 5 in low- and middle-income countries, where pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) is one of the staple cereals. Despite of pearl millets favorable chemical composition, challenges still lie in the utilization of them due to the presence of antinutritional compounds (ANCs). READ MORE

  5. 4. Antinutritionella faktorer i baljväxter : hälsoeffekter, halter och effekter av beredning

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Ylva Henriksson; [2017]
    Keywords : baljväxter; antinutritionella faktorer; proteasinhibitorer; α-amylasinhibitorer; lektiner; saponiner; α-galaktosider; fytat; tanniner; oxalat; lektiner; sojaböna; lupin; bondböna; trädgårdsböna; ärta; lins; beredning; tillagning;

    Abstract : Konsumtion av baljväxter som livsmedel har positiva hälsoeffekter men begränsas av förekomsten av antinutritionella faktorer (ANF). ANF minskar utnyttjandet av näringsämnen genom olika mekanismer, till exempel inhibering av digestionsen-zymer eller komplexbindning med mikro- och makronutrienter, och kan vara direkt skadliga i stora mängder. READ MORE